Actor Michael Imperioli opens the Upper West Side Bar

Whether you know him from White lotusor tis soprano, Actor Michael Imperioli and his wife, Victoria Imperioli, opened Scarlet, a bar and restaurant at 468 Amsterdam at the corner of West 83rd Street, on the Upper West Side.

The duo collaborated with restaurant owner Jeremy Wladis (Good enough to eat, Harvest Kitchen) for the new project.

“Victoria and I are thrilled to bring to the Upper West Side the distinctive atmosphere and mood that made our previous lounge, Ciel Rouge, so beloved by downtown New Yorkers,” says Imperioli. “Scarlet provides an elegant and poignant atmosphere….and a certain charm that only Victoria can create.” Victoria shaped the interior with its red colors and “French wartime” atmosphere.

Naturally, there will be a cocktail named after him white lotus, A clear punch of Don Q Crystal rum, pineapple, yuzu, coconut sugar and champagne. Head bartender Matt Burkhart has also created original drinks like pisco Pink panther Along with classics like French 75. Look for lollipop lamb chops with basil pesto and foie gras among the snacks. Drink prices range from $20 to $24 while food ranges from $13 to $25. No sign of The sopranothe show that gave Imperioli his success as the character Christopher Moltisanti, appears to be on the list.

This is not the first time the couple has opened a bar. Back in the early 2000s, they opened Ciel Rouge in Chelsea, a pub-style lounge. The couple lived above this bar, which also had a crimson glow, according to the Verge. the The New York Times. Here, Imperioli commanded the room in an Italian wool suit, poured a Remy Martin into a sniffer, and lit a Winston, while recalling his weekly work for the publication. At the time, it was the fourth season of The sopranos, and was directing commercials for Off Track Betting; It turns out that Imperioli loves horses.

These days, the couple doesn’t drink, but a spokesperson notes they love the bar culture. And although Imperioli is also a vegetarianThe menu includes meat.

the next White lotus Allegedly air In 2025; The actor is currently filming the next season of american horror stories, Which was recently filmed in Hoboken at Elysian Cafe In Hoboken.

Scarlet is open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., and is open by reservation only.

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